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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09
S72 per month since 1865 and will receive
in back pay S12, 346, enough to insure his
comfort for the remainder of his life.
william Lays a Cornerstone.


william Lays u Cornerstone.
Emperor William on the 4th inst, laid
the foundation stone of the Holtenau lock
OF the North Sea canal. Minister Won
Boetticher read an address and the Presi-
dent of the Reichstag presented the en-
peror with trowel and hammer, where
upon the Emperor tapped the stone with
the hammer. He was followed by Prince
William and other princes, ministers,
members of the Bundesrath ana the Presi-
dent of the Reichstag and Landtag, each
OF whom struck the stone three times with
hammer. The Court Chaplain KOegel
consecrated the work, a choir sung the
Hallejuhah chorus and the exercises
closed with cheers for the emperor and
the singing of the national anthem.
Emperor William i'm clear voice pro-
nounced the canal a work of peace, honor.
and progress, defense in the event of war,
and blessing to the empire.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09

In one of the recent published letters
of Thackeray the great humorist tells
how he once tried to persuade Macaulay
to change identity with him in order to
deceive an American lady who was
dying to interview the two literary
lions. Macaulay did not appreciate
practical joke and the scheme fell
throuOh.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09

Prof. Henry G. Adams of Cornell
university, has examined the statistics
for fifteen OF the principal cities in the
Union, and finds that during the decade
ending with 1880 the population in
creased 70.5 per cent, taxable valuation
1869 per cent. and the debt 2S0.9 per
cent.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09
A Desperate Battle.

At an early hour the other morning I'm
the midst of driving rain, the Balsa cut
off, above Santa Maria, Mexican territory,
ON the American side of the river. and the
refuge of about thirty desperate bandits,
thieves and smugglers, was raided by
forces from both sides of the river Sheriff
Breto of Brownsville, Texas, and Deputy
Claners of Hidalgo. with about fifty ranch
eros and deputies entered and drove out
the bandits, who met with warm recep-
ton on the other side from a detachment of
the Third Cavalry under Col Moves Her
nandez. A sharp fire ensued In which
Col. Hernandez was wounded I'm the
hand. one of his men killed and
another wounded. One bandit was killed
several wounded and number captured,
several of whom, well-knOwn murderers,
were executed on the spot. A large
amount of stolen stock was found, most of
which was returned to its owners. Brito
brought in and jailed two men, Florencia
Armanzar and Dolores Cantu. On ac-
count of the dense brush q number of
noted criminals made good their escape.
The blow Is, however, severe one to the
disorderly and criminal element, which
had gathered i'm these cut-Offs, as they be-
lieved, safe from pursuit, ripe for any
revolutionary plot and maintaining them
selves by robbery and plumber.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09
A Dead Journalist.

Maj. Benz Perley Poore, the well known
journalist and correspondent, died in
Washington few days ago after long
Illness.
Ben: Perley Poore has been around
Washington so long that he had become
one of the city's features. He was born
i'm 1870, on the parental homestead
'Indian Hill Farm" at Newburyport,
Mass. received partial academic educa-
ton; ran away to learn the printers trade;
was sent to Paris for education as a law
yer; practiced at New Orleans: became a
writer and then a journalist, going to the
capital about 1914. He was for 30 years
connected with the Boston Journal, and
served I'm the civil war as major to the
Eighth Massachusetts,. He was prolific
and able writer and, i'm addition to innu-
merable stories and magazine articles, has
prepared valuable governmental work.
Maj. Poore was the ''dean" of the cores
DOndents.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09
Mexican
Mustang
Liniment
THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY

accomplishes for everybody exactly what isclaimed
forit One of the for the great popularity OF
the Mustang Eminent Is found in Its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such n medicine.
The Lumbermnn needs 1t In case OF accident
The Housewife needs It for general family use.
The Cannler needs 1t for his teams and his men.
Tho Mechanic needs IL always on his work
bench.
The Miner needs Il In of emergency.
The Pioneer needs it-can't get along without IL.
The Farmer needs IL in his house. his stable,
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat man or the Boatman needs
It in liberal supply afoatan ashore.
The Horse-fnDcier needs lit is his best
friend and safest reliance.
The Stock-grower needs it-it will save him
thousands OF dollars and world Of trouble.
The Railroad man needs 1t and will need II SO
long his life Is round of accidents and dangers.
The Backwo0dsmnn needs II. There Is moth
Ing like II as antdote for the dangers to life,
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs It about his store among
his employees Accidents will happen, and when
these como the Mustang Llniment is wanted at once.
Keep N Bottle in the House. IT'S the best OF
economy
Keep a Bottle in the Factory. It's immediate
use In case OF accident pain and loss of wages
Keep n Bottle Always in the stable for
use when wanted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09

Benjamin f. Butlar has been giving
advice to the students of the Boston
university law school. One of the most
characteristic of his remarks ran as
follows: snake a bargin about your
lees, and be sure to do this early and
get your pay early" There is no doubt
but advise of this character will be
carefully followed.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09

In Rhode Island factory town, "a
certain employer recently paid out to
his employees on Saturday night 500 in
new bills that had been secretly marked.
On the following Monday 800 of the
marked bills were deposited in the Lank
by the saloon-keepers of the town. 1t
is to be feared that the McGlynn George
Anti-Poverty society could not help
these men very much
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09
Debt statement.

Following is recaptulatiOn of the debt
statement issued on the LIST inst:
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09

Rev. Edward Everett Hale, in
sensible talk to the New England Chau-
tauqua association, confined his remarks
to the Importance and manner of study
ing history. He said it was fallacious
idea that we must begin with Adam and
follow down through the five great
monarchies until we reached the present
day; but, rather we should begin with
the history of our own town; then of
our state, nation and the world.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-06-09

The New York Tribune very peril
nently says; Among the memories
which decoration day should have
brought to many minds is that of the
unbuilt monument to the most illustri-
Gus soldier of the war. Before another
S0th of May comes around there should
be a fitting edificc to deck with flowers
at Riverside.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

| LYCURGUs ENGLAND died on the night
of the 22l at Clinton, Miss, from the eff
| fects of the injuries he received from TIE
murderous assault made on him by an un-
known assassin on the night of the I'd
inst, while going from his store to his
residence with his cash box.
| A VEIN of silver ore two feet wide, ana
growing wider as it goes down, has been
discovered near Bandera, county seat of
Bandera county, Texas. The discovery
has produced considerable excitement.
THE special joint committee appointed
to investigate the mutual insurance COM
panies OF Michigan, report that they have
examined seventeen companies, and the
disclosures are of the most startling and
damaging character. Nearly all of the
assessment companies were found to be
rotten to the core, insuring anyone, no
matter what their age or state of health, or
whether the person insured knew of the
transactions.
THE Blount Stove and Machine Company
broke ground on the 22d for mammoth
nooga, Tenn. The capacity of the concern
will be 375 barrels per day, 80 men being
required at the starting. This factory
uses patent machinery, and will be the
lonly factory of the kind in the South.
A SEVERE rain and hail storm passed
over Bolivar Miss, on the 22d. On the
Pollock plantation it did great damage,
killing two mules, damaging stables, cab
ms and other buildings, and seriously
|wounding two colored people on the place.
1t is reported that great CONSERVATION
prevailed on the place for some time after
The storm abated.
The members Of the Methodist Church
Of jackson, Miss, will build residence
at that place for Bishop Galloway. The
material will be collected as fast as posi-
BILE, and, after the plans and specifications
are adopted, the building will be COM
menced.
UNDERvALUATIoN of imported merchan-
disc is carried on to such an extent as to
be estimated at $30,O00,000 per annum, ac-
cording to the reports of the Secretary of
the Treasury.
THERE was excitement and active trad
ing on the New York Coffee Exchange on
the 21st. Coffee jumped up fifty points
The cause of the sudden rise was not made
known.
The Interstate Commissioners are in
formed that iron manufacturers of Penn
sylvania and Ohio complain that the
suspension of section four in favor of
Southern roads gives Southern iron men
an unusual advantage in rates which pre-
vents Northern competition. Southern
iron is shipped to Ohio river points at
very low rate, and thence throughout In
diana and Ohio. Great injury to Northern
is predicted.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30
Mr.. Blaine Recovered, and in Chlcag &C
Visiting His Sons.

CHICAGO, April 2l.-Hon. James G.
Blaine, Mrs. Blaine, Miss Hattie Blaine
and Miss Dodge (Gail Hamilton) reached
Chicago early yesterday morning from
st. Louis, and went to the Grand Pacific
Hotel. Mr.. Blaine remained indoors
nearly all day, receiving visitors. He is
apparently in the best condition physc-
ally, and regards himself as a well man.
His ride from Fort Gibson to this city
he has thoroughly enjoyed. In speaking
of his journey from Fort Gibson to Gibson
station in the Indian Territory he said;
eve rode in an army ambulance. drawn
by four mules, and enjoyed the ride very
much. The Indian Territory is a grand
and beautiful country, and it is now seen
at its best, the foliage being OUT
Mr.. Blaine said he had worked too hard
before leaving home-harder than he had
intended to. My publishers" he said,
''made me promise to compile my
speeches. / consented to do this with
out approaching the work which COM
pilation would involve. ! could have
written two books, think, with less APP
lication than was required to edit and az
range seriatim my speeches. They were
made, many of them, in lengthy debates,
in which there were frequent Interrupt
tons, and to place them i'll proper shape
for publication was exacting in the ex-
treme."
When asked if he cared to say any
thing on the political situation, Mr. Blaine
smiled and raised his hand deprecatingly,
remarking: II am here to visit my sons"
Mr. Blaine is expected to remain here
several days. He has been invited to at
tend the regular quarterly banquet of the
Chicago Blnkers7 Association, and it is
believed he will accept and make a speech
at the banquet. Various other social at
tentions will also be extended to him.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30
head.

| Lieutenant d lnenhower arrived at
the Academy at fifteen minutes past ten
| o'clock yesterday morning from Norfolk,
whittier he had been with the United
| States steamship Constellation, which
| was to go on the docks. He had been
complaining of slcaplessness and mental
worry since last Tuesday which was in
| tensified by the Constellation getting
aground while going into Norfolk harDor.
Surgeon Biddle, who had been attend
ing the Lieutenant, called to see Ddnen-
hover this morning about half-past nine
o'clock, and was horritied to find him
lying dead upon the floor, with a bullet
hole through his head and q 32caiiber
Smith u Wesson revolver lying by his
side with an chamber empty.
Lieutenant DanenhOWer arose az six
o'clock this morning and had breakfast
The shooting must have occurred shortly
after ward. He leaves widow and two
children. who are absent on visit. He
was of an extremely sensitive nature, and
lately the slightest thing has worried
him.
WASHINGTON, AprA 2O-A telegram re-
ceived at the Navy department from Com
modOre Sampson, commanding tha An
napolis Naval Academy, in which the sui
cue VI LItuGcUduJ DtH6UuoWtr Is an
nounced, also states that Danenhower
was undoubtedly insane Deceased was
thirty-seven years of ago, anil en- tered the
naval service in 1865 from Illinois, in
which State he was born. The Lieu tenant
was on duty on board the United States
steamer Vandalia when that vessel con-
veyed General Grant to Egypt, and
in this way made the &C
quaintance and CAMEL the high
esteem and admiration Of the General.
So favorably was General Grant i'm
pressed, that when James Gordon Ben
nett proposed the Jeanette Arctic expe-
dition, General Grant strongly urged
capable officer for such q service. Leu
tenant DanenhoWer volunteered, and
was appointed as navigating officer of
that expedition, sailing in 1879. and pass
ing with credit through the terrible hard
ships of that voyage and the loss OF the
Jeanette.
Naval officers have conceded to Danen-
hover the credit for saving his party on
his return in 1882, With Melville as the
only other surviving officer. Lieutenant
DanenhoWer was an acute stuff erer from
eye trouble, the result of Arctic Driva-
tons, exposure, etc. When sufficiently
recovered, Danenhower was detailed to
the Naval Academy at Annapolis as in
structor. and subsequently as assis ant
commandaat, in which position he has
been very popular with the cadets.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30
A PALPABLE SWINDLE.

German Citizens Being Swfndled by BO-
gus Lottery Scheme Purporting to Have
the Official Sanction OF the German
Government.
CHICAGO April PA local paper says:
One of the most impudent and bare faced
lottery sche mes ever devised is now be-
ing operated throughout the United
States. This swindle is mainly designed
for victimizing the German-speaklng con-
tingent in the large cities. and has al
ready achieved tolcra Bile measure of
success. The modus operandi is quite
simple, as will be seen by the following
account:
A concern styling itself 'Messrs. Thiele
& Co., Bankers, Hamburg, Germany"
through an agent in Baltimore, Md. has
flooded the country with letters addressed
to German residents of all large cities
These letters contain double sheet cir
cular, twelve inches by eight, printed in
German and English. This circular gives
glowing description of the 1.-Two Hun
dred and Ninety-5econd German Govern
ment Lottery of the City of Ham burg
1t outlines the scheme of the lottery, the
prizes ranging in the different series
from $4,000 to 100000 marks
They announce that on each ticket.
to insure commences, will be printed the
Government coat of arms. Inc osure No.
is small oblong slip, printed as fol-
lows: "The amount may by RENTED by
means of an American Express Company's
money order, which must be made pay
able at Hamburg, Germany, by the Gem
pany's agent residing at your place of
living. You win please send the order in
registered letter." After making the
American Express Company their accrcd-
tied agents in number of large cities
they forward Enclosure No 3, which is an
envelope with their Hamb burg address.
Baron Won Nordenflycht, the German
Consul, who was seen regarding the mat
ter, sad ''This is one of the most
palpable swindles have ever had brought
to my notice. There is no such lottery as
the German Government Lottery To
speak more forcibly, the government Of
the German Empire has no connection or
control OF any lottery or premium enter
prise whatever. This is not only a fraud.
but an insult to the government repre-
sent. l presume the express company
will stop the issuing of money orders
when the swindle is exposed, bur will
also send them an official notification if
requisite
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE French Governm emit has ordered an
inquiry into the management Of the Ca pc
Ally Lighthouse, with view to ascer-
tanning if it is true, as has been alleged,
that it's fog-ho was only sounded after
the New Haven and Dieppe packet Victo-
ria had struck the rocks during the re-
cent fog.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE President shook hands with two
hundred people on the 18th. Several per-
sons in the crowd were recognized as old
acquaintance. A veteran in antiquated
uniform introduced himself as a survivor
of the war Of 1912. Two members of the
California Legislature were among those
nreSented.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE extra military credits asked by the
German Government amount to 1874, 10000
marks. Of this, 100000 is for the in
crease of the army, 100000 for new
equipments, and the remainder for
strategic railways and Improvements in
fOrtresseS
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

EXTENSIVE arrangements have been
made to celebrate the centenary of the
birth Of Johann Ludwig INLAND, the ia
nous German poet and author, which
will occur on April g. The celebration
will be observed throughout Germany.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

A NUMBER of rulings were made by the
Interstate Commerce Commission on the
18th, the most important action being a
communication to the Conductors and to
the Traders and Travellers unions.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE Ameer of Afghanistan has sent
battery of artillery, two regiments of
cavalry and two of infantry to attack the
Jaghoree. Ghilzais, Zoornates, Shilgaris
and Wardaks, all of whom have sworn to
fight against him to the death.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE rumors that ecretary Whitney is
to leave the Cabinet are circulated by
enemies of the President, who, it is said,
really think they can get Whitney to re-
tire, and thus weaken the Administra-
ton
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE Prince of Wales has consented to
act as honorary president of the interna-
tional exhibition at Melbourne, Australia,
next year, to celebrate the centennial OF
the colonization Of the island
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

GENERAL WESLEY MERRITT, whose pro,
motion has been announced, will not re-
tire for age for thirteen years, as he can
remain in active service, under the law,
until June Is, 1900 There is very strong
chance, therefore, that he will be pro-
noted to MaJoB-General before retire
ment
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

In recent letter to a gentleman in
Washington, John Bright, of England,
says: II hope your future Presidents
may be as wise and firm and patriotic as
your present chief magistrate.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE Interstate Commerce Commission
is daily deluged with letters from repre-
sentatlves of various interests throu gh-
out the country complaining of hardships
inflicted by the enforcement of the act.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

A TORPEDO exploded under the torpedo
launch hull on the 10Th in the harbor at
Annapolis, Md, and sunk her in one min
ute and half. Ensign Muir was in
charge, aud several naval cadets were on
board, but they were all taken off in
safety by an FISHERMAN.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

JUROR O'CoNNELL, who stood out for
conviction in the Arensdorf trial at Sioux
City Ia, states that he was asked by the
defense to name his price.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

PRELIMINARY hearings began in the Pan
Handle robbery cases at Pittsburgh on
the 18th, and were laid over to the Goth.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE Crown Prince Frederick William of
Germany is suffering from chronic ulcer
alton of the throat, which seems to stub
bOrnly resist all remedial agencies.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE steamer Mariposa, from Honolulu,
brings news that the Samoan islands and
the Sandwich islands have form ed po-
litical confederation.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

GOVERNOR ADAMS Of Colorado has issued
quarantine proclamation against the
importation of cattle from Illinois, Ken
lucky, Maryland, West Virginia, Della
ware, New Jersey, New York, Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island Connecticut, Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Pennsylvania and the Dis
trict of Colum bia
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

The tWenty-fltth anniversary of thu
emancipation OF the slaves in the District
of Columbia was celebrated in WASHING.
ton on the 18Th by parade OF colored mil
itary and civic societies. Rain interfered
somewhat with the comfort of the par
Elephants, but six hundred men were in
line, and many times that number of col
ored citizens thronged the sidewalks. The
procession in passing the Executive Man
sion was reviewed by the President.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE decree that all railway passengers
entering Canada must declare on oath to
the customs officers the exact contents of
their baggage is to be withdrawn in COM
pliance with a petition of the railway
managers.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE members of the French Chamber of
Deputies representing the fishing const-
tuencies had an interview on the 18Th
with M. Fiourens, Minister Of Foreign At
fairs, and protested against the New
foundland Fisheries bill. which they de-
clared was inimical to the interests Of
French fishermen. NJ FIourens prom
ised to give the matter his serious atten-
ton,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from VarSoRs Sources

MONTREAL capitalists offer to give 81, 900,
000 to found jubilee hospital
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

THE San Francisco Chamber of Com
merce on the 10Th memorialize1 the
United States Secretary of the Navy not
to have the war ship Hartford destroyed
but repaired and kept in the service,
owing to her historical character
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.

Suicide of lieutenant John NJ. DancnhoWer
of Arctic Fame, at the Naval Academy
The Deed Evidently the Result OF lnsah-
ity.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, April 20 -Lieutenant
John NJ Danenhower committed suicide
in his quarters at the Naval Academy this
morning by shooting himself through the
head.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-04-30

German Citizens Being Swfndled by IL Bo-
gus Lottery Scheme Purporting to Have
the Official Sanction OF the German
Government.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-08-20
EssU ESTsgANs@2T.

Ladies' Grand Tournament for the
most acc"m plished and graceful lady
riders, ruesda october :}rd, Snd Fri
dav, october 18th a. 10 a. NJ.
The Society Offers four 7 rcmiuinS,
valued res pc ctiveiy at 90, $40. 40 an /
$50
The lady VINO is aijudged first shall
have her chO ce OF all premiums Of
fered. The second lady slall have Sec
ond choice, and So on.
A | ladies must rue with Sa'dles.
1t is e> pected that other special nre-
miums will be auded to this liSt by prj-
vate contribution None but ladies f
the. highest respectauility will be al
lowed to compete for prizes.
Ladies wishing to com pete for prizes
will pleas send names to Secretpry in
dorse by two mem bers of the Society.